Mining Electrical Inspector — Shovels & Equipment Reliability

Position Overview:
Finning Canada is seeking an Electrical Inspector in British Columbia to support customer‑owned Electric Rope Shovels and enhance the performance and maintenance of mining equipment in alignment with Caterpillar OEM standards and specifications. This role is primarily responsible for maintaining strong customer relationships, conducting scheduled customer visits, and resolving customer concerns. The position also plays a key role in forecasting and supporting future customer requirements to ensure optimal equipment reliability and satisfaction.Company:
Finning Canada
Number of Openings:
1
Worker Type:
Permanent
Position Overview:
Finning Canada is seeking an Electrical Inspector in British Columbia to support customer‑owned Electric Rope Shovels and enhance the performance and maintenance of mining equipment in alignment with Caterpillar OEM standards and specifications. This role is primarily responsible for maintaining strong customer relationships, conducting scheduled customer visits, and resolving customer concerns. The position also plays a key role in forecasting and supporting future customer requirements to ensure optimal equipment reliability and satisfaction.
Note: The job is based in British Columbia supporting Hard Rock and Coal mine sites.
What we can offer you:
Great people and place to work with a hybrid work opportunityCareer advancement and training opportunitiesPension and employee stock purchase plans with company contributionsExtensive health benefits including group medical and dental benefits, and short-term and long-term disability benefitsFor this position, the expected base salary range is between $110,000 and $125,000 annually and an annual performance bonus.
Job Description:
Major Job Functions:
Based on technical audits of the machine, the Electrical Inspector will make recommendations to the customer on what components will need to be changed.Support troubleshooting efforts to resolve shovel downtime as quickly as possible.Minimize downtime and maintain production requirements as scheduled.Responsible for scheduling customer visits, setting agendas and writing reports.Send technical analysis to the customers and provide the customer with recommended service options.Liaison with Finning Parts Department to have the necessary parts delivered to the Mining customers.Must develop and maintain open lines of communication with all supportive departments.
Accountability:
Ensure analysis and maintenance/repair recommendations are provided to appropriate groups in a timely mannerProvide solutions in a timely mannerRecommendation of safety solutionsRapid escalation to the appropriate individuals and/ or groups of any machine down situationsEnsure that 80% of time is customer-facingMachine availability
Mandatory (Must-Have) Skills:
Seasoned Electrician or P.Eng with significant electrical experience or with appropriate mining experienceExperience in a customer service roleElectric Rope Shovel and/or Rotary Blast Drill knowledgeSiemens or Allen-Bradley PLC and Motor Drive experienceMining background and experienceMechanical aptitudeElectrical aptitudeCaterpillar equipment knowledge (Non-Mandatory or Nice to have skill)
Soft Skills:
Strong communication skills including verbal and writtenStrong organizational and time management skillsContribute positively to a quality team environmentStrong problem-solving skillsHighly flexible with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environmentA high attention to detailAbility to work well under pressureSelf-starter and ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
Additional Information regarding the role:
Must be able to work in other regions occasionally when workload dictatesMust be able to stay in camp on customer site when requiredJob is based in British Columbia supporting Hard Rock and Coal mine sitesMust be able to work a 7X7 shift work rotation.Must be able to work from heightsMust be able to work outside for extended amounts of timeMust be able to gain access to Oilsands mine sitesDrivers Abstract: This offer is contingent on a satisfactory review of your driver's abstract which may be obtained at any local registry branch and the cost of this document will be your responsibility. You are required to maintain a valid driver's license at all times and agree to provide an annual driver's abstract. If at any time your driver's license is revoked or restricted, you are required to immediately inform the Company
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.
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